Can I make this vegetarian or vegan?

Absolutely. Use vegetable stock or kombu-mushroom dashi. For dumplings, use flour with water or try tofu‑based dango dropped into broth.

Will the broth stay clear with dumplings?

Yes—if you add dumplings carefully and avoid boiling vigorously. Parboiling gyoza separately also keeps the broth light and clear.

Sure—you can stir in thinly sliced chicken or pork, or use meat-filled dumplings. Just ensure meat is fully cooked in broth before serving.

Easy Japanese Clear Soup with Dumplings

Name: Easy Japanese Clear Soup with Dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4–6 cups dashi stock or clear broth; 1 cup flour dumpling dough (flour + water); 1 cup chopped carrots or root vegetables; 1–2 cups spinach or kale, chopped; Soy sauce or salt, to taste

Description

A gentle, umami-rich Japanese clear soup filled with tender dumplings and greens. Perfectly light and comforting for any day.

Ingredients

4–6 cups dashi stock or clear broth

1 cup flour dumpling dough (flour + water)

1 cup chopped carrots or root vegetables

1–2 cups spinach or kale, chopped

Soy sauce or salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring the broth to a simmer in a large pot.

2. Add chopped root vegetables and simmer until just tender.

3. For suiton dumplings, spoon small lumps of dough directly into the broth.

4. For gyoza, parboil frozen dumplings separately until they float, then transfer them to the soup.

5. Stir in greens until wilted.

6. Season with soy sauce or salt to taste.

7. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use vegetable broth or kombu dashi to make it vegan.

Parboiling dumplings keeps the broth clear and clean.

Store leftovers up to 2 days; dumplings may soften further on reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Japanese Clear Soup, Dumpling Soup, Suiton Soup, Light Soup, Gyoza Soup